At least I had 40 minutes to concentrate. Here is what I took (see below) from this weeks reading.
(1) Russia threatened to cut off Natural Gas to Ukraine because it claims they haven’t paid past bills.
(2) Ukraine Leaders have said the west has not lived up to it’s agreement when it gave up Nuclear Weapons in return that their territory would be respected.
(3) One Paper maker faced with difficult economic times has switched from standard paper to the “Fine Stationary” business and it has resulted in growth for this compny.
(4) Massachusetts has banned up skirts as previous court rulings revealed it wasn’t illegal.
(5 Less federal government monies are going to the up keep of historic places forcing many of them to sell their properties to the private market.
(6) Political Consultants belief a March 11th Congressional race may help determine which way the elections of 2014 might go.
(7) Russia will have to pump billions into Crimea if they want to continue to hold it.
(8) Italy’s new premier is fighting a difficult battle as he seeks to make the government smaller.
(9) The German economy did well according to economist because of a mild winter.
(10) Peggy Noonan wrote a scathing piece concerning Mayor De blasio’s Anti-Charter school stance.
(11) Their is a new book on Menachem Begin that explores his legacy for the people of Israel.
(12) A humorist piece was written on how people who claim they are humbled by such an award or action aren’t telling the truth